Said "The European Space Agency's Rosetta Comet Mission ends today. Now that the mission is over I'll be working on creating a nonfiction book for kids about the mission - part of my planned Deep Space Explorers series about space exploration. ESA and NASA are very generous with their images for use in publications -fortunately!"

Thanks Cirellia! I will post cover art and mockups for everyone to see.

Cirrelia Thaxton - Over 30 days ago

I look forward to seeing them...NASA is so wonderful!

Jean McKinney - Over 30 days ago

What I love about NASA and ESA is that they are so eager to share their images and info with everyone. They've given me complete permission to use anything as long as they get a credit!

Cirrelia Thaxton - Over 30 days ago

I worked on a NASA project in grad school that was very inspiring. I understand your affinity toward the agency. Top-notch organization all the way! :)

Jean McKinney - Over 30 days ago

What was your project? They do so many things to connect with the world outside the agency. I would love to know more about it.

Cirrelia Thaxton - Over 30 days ago

It was Mission-to-Mars research on composites for spacecraft....Yep, I was a rocket scientist.. :))

Jean McKinney - Over 30 days ago

Wow. I am envious! It must have been a fun thing to do. Not many people can say they're a rocket scientist!

Cirrelia Thaxton - Over 30 days ago

I loved the project...Being a part of the mission to Mars was exciting. I hear by 2030 people will be shuttling to Mars. That will be amazing :)

Jean McKinney - Over 30 days ago

I bet that it was. Mars doesn't seem that far away any more! I'd like to do a book about the Curiosity rover but the science keeps advancing so fast everything will be obsolete before I finish.

Cirrelia Thaxton - Over 30 days ago

They say it will take about 3 months to get to Mars..So, just think, what effects that will have on the passengers in the spaceship. It's amazing...

Jean McKinney - Over 30 days ago

I can't imagine being one of the very first people to try that voyage. Such a huge step into the unknown. And a few years ago that idea was only science fiction!

Cirrelia Thaxton - Over 30 days ago

The people who go have to be really fit--emotionally, psychologically, and physically. I don't think I would want to take such a grueling journey. I'd like to see the pictures though :)

Jean McKinney - Over 30 days ago

Me too! Such a grand adventure but you might not live to tell the tale. You'd have to be prepared for that I would think. But the pictures would be stunning!

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Jean McKinney - Updated status

Said "I've just created a couple of curated "magazines" for my websites using Flipboard. It pulls amazing content from all over the web into collections and I am using it for my science writing site as a curation tool and a monthly goodie for my fiction site subscribers."

Said "A busy work week! I've been writing several articles on theme design for WordPress websites for a client, with more work today on addiction rehabs and medical web pages. Potpourri comes out next week and hopefully so does my book on cataracts!"

About Me:
I'm a much-published freelance writer and digital designer who creates website content, ebooks and digital magazines. My background includes journalism, linguistics, and a variety of sciences including astronomy, botany and entomology. I'm also a design school grad with certificates in digital design, art photography and webpage design. Oh, and I'm an award winning author of urban and historical fantasy fiction.

I offer services in both writing and graphic design. My writing services include articles, posts and reports on science, technology and health topics. On the design side, I create book covers, ebooks, website graphics and digital magazines - but I'll also do photo editing and photo effects including vintage, retro and fantasy styles.